Are you planning a trip in April 2025 and wondering which public holidays might affect your schedule? Or are you a company or agency updating your social media calendar with key dates, including special observances and space-related days? We got you covered!
April is a fantastic month for travel and engagement, featuring pleasant weather, cultural festivals, and unique themed days. Below, you’ll find a list of public holidays, bank holidays, major celebrations, and noteworthy observances for social media planning.
Stay tuned for the full list to help you plan ahead and make the most of April 2025!
| April 2025 Holidays and Celebrations | |
|---|---|
| 1 Tue: April Fool’s Day | 14 Mon: International Moment of Laughter Day |
| 1 Tue: International Fun At Work Day | 14 Mon: National Dolphin Day |
| 1 Tue: Edible Book Day | 14 Mon: Baisakhi |
| 1 Tue: Fossil Fools Day | 15 Tue: Father Damien Day |
| 1 Tue: Odisha Day (Utkala Dibasa) | 15 Tue: National Laundry Day |
| 1 Tue: Autism Awareness Month | 15 Tue: World Art Day |
| 2 Wed: Autism Awareness Day | 16 Wed: World Voice Day |
| 3 Thu: World Party Day | 17 Thu: Holy Thursday |
| 3 Thu: Don’t Go to Work Unless it’s Fun Day | 17 Thu: International Bat Appreciation Day |
| 3 Thu: National Tweed Day | 17 Thu: Blah Blah Blah Day |
| 3 Thu: National Rainbow Day | 17 Thu: World Hemophilia Day |
| 4 Fri: National Hug a Newsman Day | 18 Fri: Good Friday 2025 |
| 4 Fri: Walk Around Things Day | 18 Fri: National Haiku Poetry Day |
| 4 Fri: World Rat Day | 18 Fri: World Heritage Day |
| 5 Sat: International Pillow Fight Day | 19 Sat: Husband Appreciation Day |
| 5 Sat: National Dandelion Day | 19 Sat: Holy Saturday |
| 5 Sat: National Deep Dish Pizza Day | 20 Sun: Easter Sunday |
| 6 Sun: National Student-Athlete Day | 21 Mon: Easter Monday |
| 6 Sun: International Day of Sport for Development and Peace | 21 Mon: International Creativity and Innovation Day |
| 6 Sun: Plan Your Epitaph Day | 22 Tue: International Mother Earth Day |
| 7 Mon: World Health Day | 22 Tue: Earth Day |
| 7 Mon: National No Housework Day | 23 Wed: World Book Day |
| 7 Mon: Ram Navami | 23 Wed: National Picnic Day |
| 9 Wed: National Name Yourself Day | 23 Wed: English Language Day |
| 10 Thu: World Homeopathy Day | 24 Thu: National Panchayati Raj Day |
| 11 Fri: Mahavir Jayanti | 25 Fri: World Penguin Day |
| 11 Fri: National Submarine Day | 25 Fri: National DNA Day |
| 12 Sat: Passover | 25 Fri: National Telephone Day |
| 12 Sat: American Civil War | 25 Fri: World Malaria Day |
| 12 Sat: Cosmonautics Day | 26 Sat: Pretzel Day |
| 12 Sat: Hanuman Jayanti | 26 Sat: International Sculpture Day |
| 13 Sun: Palm Sunday | 26 Sat: Hug An Australian Day |
| 14 Mon: Ambedkar Jayanti | 26 Sat: World Veterinary Day |
| 14 Mon: Bihu | 29 Tue: International Dance Day |
| 14 Mon: National Gardening Day | 30 Wed: Honesty Day |
| 14 Mon: National Ex-Spouse Day | 30 Wed: International Jazz Day |
FAQs
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What are the major public holidays in April 2025?
April 2025 includes major holidays like Good Friday (April 18), Easter Sunday (April 20), and Easter Monday (April 21), along with regional festivals like Baisakhi (April 14) and Ram Navami (April 7).
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Are there any international observances in April 2025?
Yes! Key global observances include World Health Day (April 7), Earth Day (April 22), and World Book Day (April 23).
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Which cultural festivals are celebrated in April 2025?
April features festivals like Baisakhi (April 14), Hanuman Jayanti (April 12), and Mahavir Jayanti (April 11), celebrated in different cultures and regions.
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Are there any fun or unique holidays in April 2025?
Absolutely! Some quirky holidays include April Fool’s Day (April 1), National Hug a Newsman Day (April 4), and International Pillow Fight Day (April 5).
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How can businesses use April holidays for marketing?
Businesses can leverage April holidays for promotions, social media campaigns, and themed content around Earth Day, Easter, World Health Day, and more.